2026-2027: Special Education Teacher

WHIN Music Community Charter School • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind, built on the principles of El Sistema. It is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together, fostering a community where staff, families, and students collaborate to prioritize learners' needs and create a powerful shift in public education. The school's mission is to provide a diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education, and a positive learning environment, enabling every student to thrive academically and personally. WHIN believes in high-quality education for all children, access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to character development. They also emphasize collaboration with families for student success and utilize restorative justice, inquiry-based hands-on learning, and authentic learning experiences for growth, success, and joy.

Requirements

• NYS or equivalent Special Education Teaching Certification
• Urban elementary teaching experience
• Experience teaching in an integrated co-teaching setting
• Demonstrated success raising achievement levels of all students
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Music performance
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining a fun, engaging, and inclusive classroom culture where all students love to learn
• Differentiating instruction to meet learners needs to improve development of sensory and perceptual motor skills, language, cognition, and memory
• Developing, modifying, and implementing curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities as determined in a student’s IEP and/or 504 plan
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed
• Driving academic outcomes for all students by analyzing data, differentiating instruction, and supporting each learner’s unique needs
• Contributing to the Child Study Team’s assessments of student needs
• Collaborating with colleagues to implement an effective integrated co-teaching model to serve all students in an inclusive classroom
• Inspiring students and fellow staff to perform at his or her highest potential
• Developing and maintaining strong and professional relationships with WHIN families

Benefits

• Competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience.
• Teacher pay scale is available for viewing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees